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The Psychological Victimization Of Relational Bullying Among The Lgbtqia+ Population, Erika Daniels
The Psychological Victimization Of Relational Bullying Among The Lgbtqia+ Population, Erika Daniels
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The research problem in this study was the lack of research conducted on the psychological victimization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexual, asexual, and other (LGBTQIA+) individuals who may have experienced relational bullying by other sexual minorities. Unfortunately, relational bullying is not viewed as being as detrimental as physical, verbal, and cyberbullying. The purpose of this study was to explore sexual minorities’ experiences with relational bullying at the hands of other sexual minorities. Research has shown that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience physical, verbal, and cyberbullying behavior from their family, friends, and peers. However, there was limited research on how they …
African American Men’S Pursuit Of Leadership Roles In White-Collar Professions: A Qualitative Study, Quincy Bryant
African American Men’S Pursuit Of Leadership Roles In White-Collar Professions: A Qualitative Study, Quincy Bryant
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this research was to examine the context of minority leadership for African American men to identify how African Americans’ physiological, safety, security, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs impact their desire to seek leadership roles in white-collar settings while understanding modern implications of their experiences. Previously, there have been discrepancies in terms of managerial roles, specifically top management, which has contributed to addressing potential variables that influence lack of minority leadership in white-collar organizations. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory was used. Purposive and snowball sampling strategies were used to identify 21 participants for this qualitative study via one-on-one …
The Lived Experiences Of Black Male Students With Non-Black Teachers And Staff In New Orleans, Emmanuel Paul
The Lived Experiences Of Black Male Students With Non-Black Teachers And Staff In New Orleans, Emmanuel Paul
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Academicians, administrators, and policymakers in New Orleans have pointed toward a disproportionate academic and life-cycle outcome where Black American males are particularly disadvantaged as compared to White students. An often-cited cause of these disproportionate outcomes for Black male students is inequality and mistreatment in schools. Therefore, this study explored the educational experiences of 10 Black males aged 18 or over from four alternative public schools in New Orleans via individual interviews. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative investigation was to explore Black male students’ encounters with non-Black teachers and staff in New Orleans and gain their perspective on their …
Examining The Mediating Role Of Effort, Engagement, And Supervisory Satisfaction In The Relationship Between Emotional Labor And Burnout, Lance Washington
Examining The Mediating Role Of Effort, Engagement, And Supervisory Satisfaction In The Relationship Between Emotional Labor And Burnout, Lance Washington
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee burnout significantly impacts employee well-being, organizational efficiency, and overall productivity. Emotional labor, a central determinant of burnout, is necessary for effective governance but it is not known how the role of effort, engagement, and supervisory satisfaction contribute to burnout among federal employees in the United States government. Given the rising concern over federal employee burnout, understanding these dynamics is vital for policymakers, managers, and employees. Underpinned by the conservation of resources theory, the purpose of this study was to explore the direct effect of emotional labor on burnout and the indirect mediating effects of effort, engagement, and supervisory satisfaction …
Examining Adolescent Sexual Patterns In Creek Town, Nigeria: Insights From A Cross-Sectional Survey And Implications For Tailored Interventions, Rowland Edet, Kabiru K. Salami
Examining Adolescent Sexual Patterns In Creek Town, Nigeria: Insights From A Cross-Sectional Survey And Implications For Tailored Interventions, Rowland Edet, Kabiru K. Salami
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
In the dynamic landscape of global health, the sexual behaviors of adolescents are of particular significance due to their profound implications for individual well-being and public health. This article focuses on Creek Town, a vibrant community in Nigeria, and aims to provide a nuanced exploration of the sexual behaviors of adolescents within the context of local culture and socio-economic factors. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving a multi-stage sampling approach with 422 participants. A comprehensive 112-item questionnaire captured various aspects of adolescent sexual behaviors. Additionally, four focus group discussions, including both in-school and out-of-school adolescents, provided qualitative insights. The …
Middle School Co-Teacher’S Experiences Using Restorative Practices In Inclusive Environments To Support The Learning Of Students Of Color With Special Needs, Mynda J. Massey-Vukovic
Middle School Co-Teacher’S Experiences Using Restorative Practices In Inclusive Environments To Support The Learning Of Students Of Color With Special Needs, Mynda J. Massey-Vukovic
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have shown that restorative processes in middle school improve adolescents’ social and emotional skills during a critical time in their academic development, and educational systems worldwide have developed multitiered systems of support to ensure that restorative processes are integrated into the learning culture. This narrative study aimed to explore middle school educators’ experiences with the implementation of restorative practices and their perceptions of how the strategies within the practices affected the academic engagement of students of color receiving special education services in inclusive settings. The four pillars of social control theory (attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief) and facets of …
The Lived Experiences Of Spouses Of First Responders Incident To The October 1, 2017, Mass Shooting In Las Vegas, Nevada, Kareen Larae Benson
The Lived Experiences Of Spouses Of First Responders Incident To The October 1, 2017, Mass Shooting In Las Vegas, Nevada, Kareen Larae Benson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research concerning first responders delves into understanding their job environment, their exposure to work hazards, and their reactions to traumatic events. However, few scholars have considered the impact of first responder work on their spouses/partners. Consequently, the purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to learn about the lived experiences of the spouses/partners of the first responders who responded within the first 12 hours to the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the Route 91 Harvest Festival, on October 1, 2017. Six participants (from law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency services personnel) who were current or former spouses/partners of first …
Paradox Of Trust: Examining The Intermediaries That Shape Trust In Va Among The Veteran Population, Jonathan Mills
Paradox Of Trust: Examining The Intermediaries That Shape Trust In Va Among The Veteran Population, Jonathan Mills
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced significant challenges in maintaining the trust of the veterans it aims to serve—especially those veterans most at risk for adverse outcomes. While veterans currently enrolled in VA care report high trust in the quality of their care, nonenrolled veterans report much lower levels of trust, preventing them from seeking the care they need. This study explored the complex dynamics and drivers of low trust among veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare, versus higher reported trust among veterans who are. The research leveraged organizational reputation theory and the macro cognitive perspective …
Effective Data Breach Prevention Strategies In Hospitals, Melissa Nichol Ramos
Effective Data Breach Prevention Strategies In Hospitals, Melissa Nichol Ramos
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The healthcare industry has been a rapidly growing target for data breach incidents. Data security is essential to health information managers (HIMs) because of their responsibility to safeguard health data and prevent cyberattacks affecting clinical operations. Grounded in the conceptual framework of the unified information security policy compliance model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies by six HIMs who successfully implemented effective cybersecurity strategies in their organizations. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and public sources of information. Thematic analysis revealed three major themes: (a) differences in HIMs’ approaches to data security; (b) human …
Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Development Of Literacy Skills In A Play-Based Learning Environment, Erica Collette Dinnocenzo
Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Development Of Literacy Skills In A Play-Based Learning Environment, Erica Collette Dinnocenzo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Preschool teachers are an essential part of the education system in the United Sates. The problem is that research and data about the development of literacy skills exist for kindergarten and upper grades, but there is minimal research on preschool teachers' perceptions on the development of literacy skills in a play-based learning environment. The purpose of this basic qualitative study, guided by Piaget’s constructivist theory, was to explore the perceptions of preschool teachers from a Midwestern city about the best practices and strategies used to develop literacy skills in a play-based preschool setting. Ten preschool teachers who worked in a …
Prostate Specific Antigen-Based Cancer Screening In The United States, Treves M. Dennis
Prostate Specific Antigen-Based Cancer Screening In The United States, Treves M. Dennis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force revised its prostate cancer screening recommendations to advocate against the routine use of prostate-specific antigen-based testing. This cross-sectional study of a large dataset from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program compared PSA-based diagnoses made from 2006 to 2011 to those from 2013 to 2018. The study aimed to address the impact of the change in recommendation on survival and stage at diagnosis in prostate cancer patients. The socioecological model was used as the theoretical foundation for the study. A total of 205,129 men diagnosed with prostate cancer comprised the study population. …
Pregnancy Intention, Perinatal Depression, Birth Weight, And Premature Delivery Among Black Women, Chantay Philease Mcneil
Pregnancy Intention, Perinatal Depression, Birth Weight, And Premature Delivery Among Black Women, Chantay Philease Mcneil
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Perinatal depression among Black women results in significant public health burdens, interacting with systemic disparities to create disproportionate risks of adverse birth outcomes. The present study explored the moderating effect of pregnancy intention on the relationship between perinatal depression and adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight and preterm delivery among Black women living in the southern United States. Using secondary data from the 2016-2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), data were analysed from 9825 black women across eight southern states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. The statistical approach included chi-square tests and …
Nursing Care Leaders' Strategies For Reducing Voluntary Employee Turnover, Ryanne Kimanee Pearson-Parker
Nursing Care Leaders' Strategies For Reducing Voluntary Employee Turnover, Ryanne Kimanee Pearson-Parker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The reduction of high turnover rates presents a significant obstacle to nursing care leaders who are responsible for performance and proper function of nursing care facilities. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation and hygiene, the purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies used by five nursing care leaders to reduce voluntary employee turnover. Data were collected from participant interviews and relevant organizational documents, and governmental public resources. Thematic analysis included data coding and theme identification. Four themes emerged: (a) employee recognition and benefits, (b) management and administrative goals, (c) relationship building, and (d) staffing alternatives and …
Adjunct Faculty's Perceptions On Teaching Online, Karin Detweiler
Adjunct Faculty's Perceptions On Teaching Online, Karin Detweiler
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The importance of the study lies within the gap in practice where online education focuses primarily on the student experience and technology, leaving little focus on the successes and challenges of the instructors. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to look at the perceptions of adjunct faculty towards the successes, challenges, and resources necessary to effectively teach online within the United States. The conceptual framework utilized for the study was Lazarus’ cognitive-mediational model of emotion. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 participants using Zoom conferencing software with adjunct faculty members teaching in online higher education programs throughout the …
Organizational Leaders' Strategies To Detect And Prevent Occupational Fraud, Pamela Denise Henderson
Organizational Leaders' Strategies To Detect And Prevent Occupational Fraud, Pamela Denise Henderson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Inadequate strategies to detect and prevent occupational fraud may adversely affect nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit leaders are concerned about occupational fraud because it increases the risk of organizational failure. Guided by the fraud triangle theory, the purpose of this qualitative single-case study was to explore techniques some nonprofit organizational leaders used to detect and prevent occupational fraud. The participants for this study were three senior leaders in a nonprofit organization located in the central part of the U.S. state of Alabama who successfully implemented strategies for detecting and preventing occupational fraud. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and a review of …
Postsecondary Arabic-Speaking English As A Foreign Language Learners’ Perceptions Of Learning English Sentence Structure, Mohammad Hamed Adam
Postsecondary Arabic-Speaking English As A Foreign Language Learners’ Perceptions Of Learning English Sentence Structure, Mohammad Hamed Adam
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Writing proper English sentences poses a significant challenge for Arabic-speaking postsecondary students studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL) due to substantial differences between Arabic and English syntactic structures. This basic qualitative study explored the perceptions of Arabic-speaking EFL learners at an Arabian university regarding the challenges they faced in mastering English sentence structure, especially after analyzing errors in their written assignments. The conceptual framework for the study used Corder’s error analysis model and Selinker’s interlingual theory to guide students in revising their errors. The research questions focused on students’ perceptions of learning English sentence structure and identifying syntactic errors …
Staff Perspectives Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing College Students’ Alcohol Use, Christine L. Gannon, Theresa H. Gibble, Retta Evans
Staff Perspectives Of Deaf And Hard Of Hearing College Students’ Alcohol Use, Christine L. Gannon, Theresa H. Gibble, Retta Evans
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
A predominant health issue at colleges and universities is alcohol use. This is also true for deaf and hard of hearing college students. Key stakeholders who observe and witness this alcohol dynamic are staff. Researchers used a semi-structured qualitative guide to interview Gallaudet University staff (N = 26) to learn about their perspectives on and experiences with student alcohol use. Through thematic analysis, they identified several dominant themes that were then grouped into the three levels of the social-ecological model. First, they identified intrapersonal factors, including fear of missing out and coping strategies. Second, they identified interpersonal factors such …
Faculty Perceptions About Instructional Accommodations For Students With Social Anxiety Disorder, Jessie Frances Edith Tudor-Tangeman
Faculty Perceptions About Instructional Accommodations For Students With Social Anxiety Disorder, Jessie Frances Edith Tudor-Tangeman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem examined was that post-secondary faculty experience challenges related to providing responsive accommodations to post-secondary students who self-identify with a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder (SAD). The purpose of this study was to investigate post-secondary faculty’s perceptions of their ability to make responsive instructional modifications beyond the preliminary accommodations mandated by university disability services for post-secondary students who self-identify as experiencing SAD. The conceptual framework that grounds this study was Clark and Wells’ (1995) cognitive model of social phobia. The research questions focused on the perceptions of post-secondary faculty in relation to their ability to make responsive instructional modifications …
Urban Principals’ Leadership Practices Needed To Implement Culturally Responsive Curricula And Instruction, Dr. Shervon Thompson-Slappy
Urban Principals’ Leadership Practices Needed To Implement Culturally Responsive Curricula And Instruction, Dr. Shervon Thompson-Slappy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study is that the number of historically marginalized and diverse students in U.S. classrooms is rapidly increasing and schools are not prepared to address the need for culturally responsive curriculum and instruction. This study is important because K-12 principals are challenged to address equity, inclusion, and academic and behavioral barriers for this student population. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore twelve K-12 principals' leadership experiences implementing culturally responsive curricula and instruction in their urban schools. Principals, who attended a district-level CRSL professional development, were purposefully selected to participate in semistructured interviews. …
The Lived Experiences Of African Canadian Custodial Caregivers Of Minors With A Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In Alberta, Canada, Angelina Abong Atsimbom
The Lived Experiences Of African Canadian Custodial Caregivers Of Minors With A Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In Alberta, Canada, Angelina Abong Atsimbom
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a broad range of symptoms, skills, impairments, or disability. It is characterized by a persistent deficit in group communication and social interaction, limited behaviors such as walking, and less interest in interacting with others and participating in social events. Existing studies suggest that there are many unique challenges associated with caring for a child with ASD. Despite growing evidence of an increase in diagnosis and greater awareness of the challenges associated with caring for children on the autism spectrum, there remains a gap in the research about the unique experiences of custodial caregivers of minors …
Law Enforcement Attitudes, Decisions, And Behaviors In Encounters With The Mentally Ill, Melissa L. Griffin
Law Enforcement Attitudes, Decisions, And Behaviors In Encounters With The Mentally Ill, Melissa L. Griffin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Law enforcement officers frequently encounter challenges when interacting with mentally ill individuals, often resulting in negative outcomes. In this generic qualitative study, the attitudes, decision making process, and behaviors of law enforcement officers in such interactions were investigated, with a focus on identifying facilitators and barriers to peaceful interactions. Additionally, the goal was to explore how police officer training could be improved to enhance outcomes in dealing with mentally ill individuals. Using a generic qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth individual interviews and analysis of relevant documents from police forces. Participants, selected through snowball sampling from Police Departments, shared …
Is There A Relationship Between Media Sources And Public’S Perception On Police?, Rio Mancilla
Is There A Relationship Between Media Sources And Public’S Perception On Police?, Rio Mancilla
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The focus of this research was to understand what type of influence media sources have on the public’s perception of police. To conduct this quantitative research, a survey was distributed to approximately 200 participants who were 21 years of age or older, U.S. citizens, and watched the news regularly or had some interaction with law enforcement. The survey distributed on Survey Monkey included questions pertaining to media consumption and perception of police. The theoretical foundations applied within this research were Gerbner’s cultivation theory, social cognitive theory of mass communication, social procedural justice theory, and social exchange theory. Results reflected that …
Employee Perceptions Of Effective Leadership Styles In Promoting Employee Motivation In A Governmental Academic Workplace, Rachel Rene Goenaga
Employee Perceptions Of Effective Leadership Styles In Promoting Employee Motivation In A Governmental Academic Workplace, Rachel Rene Goenaga
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Government business offices exhibit a variety of leadership styles, with bureaucratic leadership being particularly prevalent. As diverse as leadership approaches are, so too are employee work styles. Certain leadership styles can enhance employee motivation, while others may hinder it, ultimately affecting an organization's ability to achieve success and progress. This phenomenological study explored the perceptions of employees in governmental academic offices concerning the leadership styles that motivate them to be productive and engaged. Utilizing Bernard Bass’s leadership styles, the study examined how these approaches influence employee motivation in the workplace. The primary research question focused on employees' perceptions of these …
Experiences And Perspectives Of Healthcare Professionals With Hypnotherapy For Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, Ja'quavia Lynn Demus
Experiences And Perspectives Of Healthcare Professionals With Hypnotherapy For Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, Ja'quavia Lynn Demus
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has been defined as one of the most prevalent forms of childhood trauma. Current treatment approaches for adult survivors of CSA often fail to provide timely or sufficient relief, indicating a pressing need for more diverse and innovative therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal recovery. Hypnosis is one treatment method available and has been proven to provide reliable and timely recovery for other complex traumas. The purpose of this study was to gain knowledge on healthcare professionals expressed experiences and treatment of adult CSA survivors, while also exploring their efficacy and usage of clinical hypnotherapy as a …
Strategies To Develop A Skilled Workforce In The Technology Industry, Richard Olayemi Omoniyi
Strategies To Develop A Skilled Workforce In The Technology Industry, Richard Olayemi Omoniyi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A talent crisis in information technology (IT) organizations is creating a ripple effect, hindering businesses' ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-paced technological landscape. IT business leaders are concerned about the lack of a skilled workforce as the primary driver of employee turnover within their organizations. Grounded in Herzberg's two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore successful strategies IT business leaders used to develop a skilled workforce. The participants were seven IT business leaders who successfully developed strategies to develop a skilled workforce. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of …
Childcare Service Organization' Portfolio Diversification Strategies For Increasing Income, Tynesha Douglass
Childcare Service Organization' Portfolio Diversification Strategies For Increasing Income, Tynesha Douglass
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some childcare providers in Maryland’s capital region lack strategies to diversify their service portfolio and increase profits, which can lead to business closure. Owners of childcare facilities are concerned with identifying methods for enhancing their sources of revenue to ensure business survival. Grounded in resource dependency theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies that some childcare providers in Maryland’s capital region use to diversify their service portfolio and increase profits. The participants were four business owners of childcare organizations. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, excerpts from parent handbooks, and a review of publicly …
Higher Education Leader Perceptions On Increasing Doctoral Program Completion Rates, Leila Abouzaki
Higher Education Leader Perceptions On Increasing Doctoral Program Completion Rates, Leila Abouzaki
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study is that the completion rates of doctoral programs in the United States range as low as 40%. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of higher education leaders (HELs) on their successes and challenges in increasing completion rates in their doctoral programs. The list of values model by Hanson et al. provided a conceptual framework to describe and seek to understand the different factors related to retention and time to degree and suggests interventions to increase candidates’ likelihood of degree completion. The key research questions explored HELs’ perceptions of their …
Public School And District Leaders’ Understanding Of Cybersecurity Practices And Policies, Jaye-Jaye Johnson
Public School And District Leaders’ Understanding Of Cybersecurity Practices And Policies, Jaye-Jaye Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Educational technology (EdTech) interoperability throughout cyberspace provides the financial opportunity for collecting and selling of student privacy information. The research problem addressed throughout this study is the public school district leaders' (SDLs) understanding of EdTech cyber security practices and policies (EdTechCSPP). Little is known regarding SDLs’ understanding of EdTechCSPP in schools because of oblique EdTech business practices. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine differences in SDLs’ EdTechCSPP response scores between independent variables (IV) of SDLs’ gender, educational achievements, age ranges, or types of school districts. The theoretical framework was based on Nissenbaum’s contextual integrity theory. Four research …
Spirituality And Self-Management Of Diabetes Among African American Women, Tiaa Reshawn Padgette
Spirituality And Self-Management Of Diabetes Among African American Women, Tiaa Reshawn Padgette
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Spirituality plays an important role of support for many people; however, little is known about the role spirituality plays in helping manage chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). African American women (AAW) have the highest incidence of T2D compared to other racial and ethnic groups, which demonstrates the need to learn more about improving health and reducing diabetes in AAW. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry, using Roy’s adaptation model as the theoretical framework, was to assess the role of spirituality in how AAW with T2D manage their illness and whether that role changes according to disease …
Stockholm Syndrome And Divorce-Related Decision Making Of The Abused Spouse, Simela Sidiropoulou
Stockholm Syndrome And Divorce-Related Decision Making Of The Abused Spouse, Simela Sidiropoulou
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Knowledge of the challenges faced by domestic violence victims with Stockholm Syndrome (SS) symptoms during divorce was limited at the time of the current study. Previous findings supported frequent occurrence of doubts during divorce proceedings due to SS, with negative effects on victims’ well-being after separation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate victims’ decision making processes affected by SS features. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with six mental health providers treating victims with SS symptoms during divorce proceedings. Interpretive phenomenological analysis was applied to identify vital experiences through the perspective of therapists. Analysis determined four themes. …